The entire 55-mile long island of Whidbey Island, with its 196 miles of shoreline, is a culinary treasure-trove. The bounty of this island and the relaxed way of life here …
Nancy Zaffaro
Nancy Zaffaro
Nancy Zaffaro took her first solo trip at 17 years old and has been hooked on travel ever since. She's a long-time writer and editor and the Editor of ConfettiTravelCafe.com. You can see more of her work at NancyZaffaro.com.
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CoastalFood & DrinkOn The TownTravel DestinationsU.S.U.S. Destinations
Cane & Canoe: Fine Dining at Maui’s Montage Kapalua Bay
The tropical bounty of the Hawaiian Islands means ready availability of incredibly fresh produce, seafood and a growing number of artisan foods. Cane and Canoe, Montage Kapalua Bay’s award winning …
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Art & CultureAsiaInternationalInternational DestinationsTravel Destinations
A Hill Tribe Trek in Eastern Myanmar
A trek to the hill tribe villages is a major reason visitors come to Keng Tung, in the Shan state of eastern Myanmar, or Burma. The villages sit high on …
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SouthwestTravel DestinationsU.S.U.S. Destinations
Arizona’s Saguaro Lake: Water, Cactus and Mountain Views
When visiting the Phoenix area, a great trip not at all far from town, is to board the Desert Belle for a 90 minute cruise on Saguaro Lake. Sit back, …
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Art & CultureAsiaInternationalInternational DestinationsTravel Destinations
Loi Krathong Festival in Thailand’s Ancient City of Sukhothai
One of Thailand’s top festivals, Loi Krathong (or Loy Krathong) is held during November’s full moon. The festivities are held throughout Thailand, but the festival’s roots are in Sukhothai and …
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AsiaInternationalInternational DestinationsTravel Destinations
A Mekong River “Slow Boat” Trip to Luang Prabang
There are some wonderful, luxurious cruises you can take on the Mekong River, or you can take one, as I did, that was wonderful, yes—but hardly luxurious. On this trip …
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“When we buy a bottle of wine,” says Georg Riedel of Riedel, the Austrian-based wine glassware company, “we get messages—from the label, the grape varietal, the region, the alcohol content. …
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Recently, I attended a tasting event at Smith Teamaker’s tasting room in SE Portland, where I enjoyed the opportunity to sample teas, visit the new facility, and speak with head …
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As the chef/cook standing at the grill, oven, broiler or stovetop frying pan with a plate of uncooked steaks or hamburgers, you’re faced with your guests’ differing preferences as to …
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Food & DrinkFood And DrinkNorthwestOn The TownU.S. Destinations
Moonstruck’s 12-pack of Oregon Craft Beer Truffles
Raise a glass and say, “Cheers” to one of Moonstruck Chocolate’s latest collections, Oregon Craft Beer Truffles. With this new collection, they’ve joined forces with four pioneering Oregon craft breweries …